B17 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stapylton Avenue, 0.5km from Harborne in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Harborne ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B17 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00045993 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAPYLTON AVENUE, B17 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAPYLTON AVENUE, B17 0BA.
374
36
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B17 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B17 0BA — age 36, 48% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £650k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B17 0BA. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 560,000
5 sales · Mean £ 581,000
Terraced
£ 702,500
2 sales · Mean £ 702,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B17 0BA has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peters CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harborne Primary School
Baskerville School
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Water Mill Primary School
Chad Vale Primary School
Paganel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Merkeb Express1.0 km
- Grove Lane Local0.6 km
- Guraya News0.7 km
- Harborne Off License0.9 km
- Village News and Convenience0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Harborne Stores Public House0.8 km
- Copper Fox Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Baptist Church0.3 km
- Harborne Cricket Club0.1 km
- The Junction0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Arco Lounge0.8 km
- Cafe Express0.8 km
- Coffee Tales0.8 km
- Costa1.0 km
- Harborne Kitchen0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Op Convenience Harborne Filling S0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Caspian Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Fresh Bites0.5 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Sunshine0.5 km
- Lee Take Away0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The New Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- University (Birmingham)1.5 km
- Selly Oak2.1 km
- Five Ways3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B170BA · Data under Open Government Licence